PERG

What PERG does

PERG (Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium) is a publicly funded state gymnasium in Tallinn, Estonia, serving upper secondary students in grades 10–12 (G1–G3). Founded in 2023 under the oversight of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and operated by the City of Tallinn, it is the first state gymnasium in the Pelgulinna district and is designed exclusively for gymnasium-age students. The school opened with 360 tenth-grade students in autumn 2023 and is scaling toward a planned full capacity of 1,080 students; its first cohort of 297 students graduated in June 2026, with 11 gold and 11 silver academic medals awarded.

The school's product offering is centered on a state-defined gymnasium curriculum, supplemented by a portfolio of elective modules and courses spanning programming, cybersecurity, psychology, theater, and global education. Integrated programs include a personal mentor system, a mandatory community practice requiring at least 16 hours of community service over three years, and a three-course global education module covering democracy, climate and environment, and societal "wicked problems." A student-produced newspaper (Mõjulaine) and student firms extend the extracurricular surface. The school is led by Director Indrek Lillemägi, with Anne Reinkort managing academic organization and admissions, and Iiris Viirpalu handling communications. Strategic partnerships include Tallinn University (TLÜ), the NGO Mondo for global education, and career-pipeline relationships with TalTech, Estonian Academy of Arts, and Tallinn Technical College.

PERG's business model is government appropriation rather than commercial revenue. As a state gymnasium (riigigümnaasium), it is funded through Estonian public education budgets via the City of Tallinn with no tuition charged to students. Student admissions are conducted through the national sisseastumine.ee platform, combining national exam scores (50%), graduation certificate grades (20%), and a school-specific entrance test (30%) for final ranking. The school has no private investors, no funding rounds, and no commercial revenue streams; its value proposition is differentiated pedagogy, individualized learning paths, and a values-driven focus on environmental sustainability and democratic citizenship.

Name

PERG

Legal name

Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium

Website

https://perg.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PERG (Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium) is a publicly funded Estonian state gymnasium in Tallinn, serving grades 10–12 with individualized learning paths, mandatory community practice, and global education modules focused on sustainability and democratic citizenship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium curriculum programs
• Public school education
• Upper secondary schooling
• Individualized learning paths

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Public Education: PERG is a publicly funded state gymnasium (riigigümnaasium) operating under the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. As a public school, it is funded through government education budgets rather than tuition fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PERG is a publicly funded state gymnasium (upper secondary school) in Tallinn, Estonia, delivering general education for students in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18). It offers the state gymnasium curriculum supplemented by dozens of elective modules and courses (programming, cybersecurity, psychology, theater, etc.), a dedicated mentor system, mandatory community practice, and global/world education modules focused on democracy, climate, and complex societal challenges.

Product overview

PERG (Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium) is a public government gymnasium (upper-secondary school) serving grades 10-12 (G1-G3). The school offers a unified educational product centered on its core gymnasium curriculum, supplemented by a portfolio of elective modules and courses in programming, cybersecurity, psychology, theater, and global education. Key integrated programs include the Mentor System for personalized guidance, Community Practice (mandatory 16-hour service component), and Global Education modules on democracy, climate, and complex societal problems. Student-produced offerings include the Mõjulaine newspaper and student firms. The school also operates an admission test system for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Curriculum (Gümnaasiumi õppekava) State-accredited upper secondary school curriculum for grades 10-12, delivered as a free public education program to students aged 15-18 in Estonia.
• Elective Modules (Valikmoodulid) Standalone thematic elective modules in programming, cybersecurity, psychology, theater, and other areas, enabling each student to design a personalized upper secondary learning path.
• Mentor System (Mentorlussüsteem) Structured mentorship program that pairs each student with a dedicated mentor providing personalized academic and personal guidance throughout their three-year gymnasium studies.
• Global Education Program (Maailmaharidus) Three-course global education program covering democracy, climate/environment, and complex societal "wicked problems," complemented by international exchange and global engagement activities.
• Community Practice (Kogukonnapraktika) Mandatory community practice program requiring each student to complete at least 16 hours of uncompensated community service over three years for the benefit of the local community.

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduating class of 297 students completed gymnasium in 2026 with 22 academic medals awarded (11 gold, 11 silver)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MondocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2023Mondo is an Estonian development cooperation and global education organization. PERG entered a cooperation agreement with Mondo to jointly deliver world citizenship education. PERG's world education day series won Mondo's World Days competition, and PERG organizes Estonia's first World Education Olympiad in partnership with Mondo. Mondo also facilitated exchange and international education activities at PERG.
• Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023PERG signed a cooperation agreement with Tallinn University (TLÜ) to collaborate on educational development, teaching practices, and student support systems.
• TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERG students visited TalTech as part of the school's career marathon events, exploring higher education and career pathways in technology fields.
• Eesti Kunstiakadeemia (Estonian Academy of Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERG students visited the Estonian Academy of Arts as part of the school's career marathon events, exploring higher education and career pathways in arts and design.
• Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (Tallinn Technical College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERG students visited Tallinn Technical College as part of the school's career marathon events, exploring vocational and technical higher education pathways.
• MTÜ Europafels (European FELS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTÜ Europafels invited PERG language teachers to visit a gymnasium in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany and participate in professional development training, facilitating international teacher exchange.
• Deutschhaus Gymnasium (Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERG teachers visited Deutschhaus Gymnasium in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, to observe classes and learn about systems for supporting gifted students, as part of an international professional development exchange.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of 18+ colleges offering IB-level secondary education with a deliberate focus on peace, sustainability, and global citizenship. Highly thematic match to PERG's Maailmaharidus program, though UWC operates boarding schools across multiple continents.
• GEMS Education: One of the world's largest K-12 private operators with schools across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Comparable to PERG as a large-scale secondary education provider with a values-driven curriculum orientation.
• Nord Anglia Education: Operator of premium international schools (80+ campuses) worldwide with strong STEAM and global-citizenship curricula (e.g., UNICEF partnership). Comparable to PERG in operating globally-minded schools, though serving a fee-paying private market.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating 100+ campuses across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable to PERG as a multi-country operator of structured, values-led secondary education.

Direct peers

• Tallinna Inglise Kolledž (Tallinn English College): Tallinn-based state gymnasium with an international and language-focused curriculum. Comparable to PERG in serving a top-quartile student profile and operating under Estonian public-school governance.
• Gustav Adolf Gümnaasium: Historic state gymnasium in Tallinn with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Competes directly with PERG for high-achieving students within the same national admissions platform.
• Tallinna 21. Kool: Tallinn state upper secondary school with a strong academic profile. Recruits from the same national exam pool as PERG and serves a comparable upper-secondary student segment.
• Tallinn European School: Multilingual European School in Tallinn serving EU-officials' and expatriate children across primary and secondary levels. Comparable to PERG as a specialty public school in Tallinn with an international educational focus.
• Tallinna Reaalkool (Tallinn Real School): One of Estonia's most prestigious state gymnasiums in Tallinn, offering advanced science and mathematics streams. Competes directly with PERG for top-performing 10th-grade applicants through Estonia's national admissions process.

Regional players

• International School of Tallinn: Private international school in Tallinn offering English-language IB-aligned secondary education. Comparable to PERG as a Tallinn-based secondary school with an international/global curriculum orientation, though serving a fee-paying expatriate and local segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tallinnapelgulinnarg
• Instagraminstagram.com/pelgulinnariigigumnaasium

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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